Parkinson's
Perhaps the tremor was a clue, but still my Doctor did not know
A year before I got to hear that hateful word that scared me so
Reality finally kicking in ~ downhill my mind was spiralling
Kindness and empathy from my Parkinson’s nurse
Instilling calm within me with her actions and her words
Not one day passes when thoughts of P don't come into my mind
So when they do I pass them through ~ no permission to stay behind
Only then can I live my life ~ for Parkinson’s will not define me
Now five years on since P crept in ~ stealing 75% of my dopamine
Since then I discovered PS and friends to liberate my muse and banish P blues
Written 25th July 2019
2nd PLACE
Contest: ACROSTICALLY I STAND TALL
Sponsor: James Edward Lee Sr.
Contest A BRIAN STRAND AUGUST
Sponsor Brian Strand
FIRST PLACE
Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2019
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